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Recent Examples of cat's cradle
But that string can still be made into something perfect: As Ludwig lovingly points out to his grand-nephews, the knots in the cat's cradle always stay the same distance apart no matter how the configuration is manipulated.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's cradle
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Cook’s been working with Burris more than 20 years now, but until recently, the labyrinth of the immigration system wasn’t his area of expertise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The builders who will define the next decade are not those who merely navigate the existing labyrinth, but those who possess the insight and resolve to architect its successor.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On another dominant shift by the top line, Pastrnak made a nice backhand pass to Geekie (29) in the left circle and Geekie’s shot made it through a maze of players to beat Quick for Pastrnak’s 900th career point.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the bowling alley, F1 simulators, VR maze, sportsplex and Lego-themed kids club are all sure to be a hit.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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His mind is a tangle of occult connections, a rat king of red thread.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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One order of cioppino allegedly feeds two people but could sustain a family of four, packed with exclusively shellfish, including a tangle of Dungeness crab legs, squid tentacles, and petite shrimp.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Oklahomans are bracing for what could be the most impactful storm of winter, set to bring a combination of snow, ice and frigid weather, which forecasters warn could knock out power and snarl travel for days as freezing temperatures persist.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, frequent policy changes that deepen unease can discourage investment and snarl planning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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